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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232,037.70, 4,848,055.74 and 836,124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232,037.70, 4,848,055.74 and 836,124.12 is: 1,254,185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232,037.70 : 4,848,055.74 = 836,124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232,037.70/4,848,055.74 = 836,124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232,037.70x = 4,848,055.74 × 836,124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232,037.70x = 4,053,576,339,318.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,576,339,318.45/3,232,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,185.97

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